Kitchen Gas Appliances - Dryer Electrical Problem
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broken
08-04-02, 05:12 PM
I have a 1999 Kenmore Elite Model 110.70072990 Gas dryer with electronic control panel that intermittently won't start. Everything appears to work normally until I hit the start buton. Then all I hear is a click! The electronic timer display proceeds to count down normally, but no spin, no heat.
Occassionally, it seems that unpugging the unit for an hour fixes the problem.
Any ideas?
Occassionally, it seems that unpugging the unit for an hour fixes the problem.
Any ideas?
Sharp Advice
08-04-02, 05:58 PM
Hello Broken. Welcome to my Gas Appliances forum and our Do-It-Yourself Web Site.
Based on the info provided, especially the unplugging the appliance which seems to restor it's normal operations, the problem is a electrical.
Any sporatic condition could be something as simple as the door safety switch to as complex as the computers main control board. The problem could be in the start button or any control switch.
To determine the exact location will take careful testing and a process of elliminating each componet as the culprit. Could be time consuming and tedious.
Certainly well beyond the scope of a text only format such as this. However, not totally impossible.
Suggestions:
Read the manufacturers online web site for product information, problem possibilities, causes and solving methods, part locations, disassembly, reassembly methods, repair proceedures and instructions, pictorials and schematics, which may be available online.
An excellent source for orginal replacement parts is your local retail appliance parts store. Appliance parts dealers test and carry replacement parts for all appliances. Parts dealers are listed in the phone book.
Retail parts dealers can also help determine what the possible problem may be. Bring the make, model and serial numbers if you stop in at the store. The info will help to determine the exact parts used in the model assembly line run and possible problem causes.
Tips:
The do-it-yourself person can do electrical tests and continuity tests on several electrical parts. However, I do not recommend relying solely on either test to determine if any electrical or electronic part or parts are causing the problem. The idea is not to replace costly parts until the defective one is positively found.
The only positive proof any part is functioning correctly, is to carefully remove the part or parts you suspect to be the potential problems and have the local appliance parts store person test it or check it. Appliance parts dealers carry replacement parts for all appliances and are listed in the phone book under appliances.
If you need further assistance, use the REPLY button. By doing so, the additional information you add or questions you may have, will remain within this posting. Using this method also moves the topic back up to the top of the list automatically.
Check the prior posted questions, within this forum, pertaining to dryers that fail to run, for additional information.
DRYER SERVICE TIP:
It's always adviseable to clean the entire exhaust venting system every 2 years and or during any dryer maintenance and or repairs.
TCB4U2B2B Company Enterprises
Energy Conservation Consultant & Natural Gas Appliance Diagnostics Technician.
Based on the info provided, especially the unplugging the appliance which seems to restor it's normal operations, the problem is a electrical.
Any sporatic condition could be something as simple as the door safety switch to as complex as the computers main control board. The problem could be in the start button or any control switch.
To determine the exact location will take careful testing and a process of elliminating each componet as the culprit. Could be time consuming and tedious.
Certainly well beyond the scope of a text only format such as this. However, not totally impossible.
Suggestions:
Read the manufacturers online web site for product information, problem possibilities, causes and solving methods, part locations, disassembly, reassembly methods, repair proceedures and instructions, pictorials and schematics, which may be available online.
An excellent source for orginal replacement parts is your local retail appliance parts store. Appliance parts dealers test and carry replacement parts for all appliances. Parts dealers are listed in the phone book.
Retail parts dealers can also help determine what the possible problem may be. Bring the make, model and serial numbers if you stop in at the store. The info will help to determine the exact parts used in the model assembly line run and possible problem causes.
Tips:
The do-it-yourself person can do electrical tests and continuity tests on several electrical parts. However, I do not recommend relying solely on either test to determine if any electrical or electronic part or parts are causing the problem. The idea is not to replace costly parts until the defective one is positively found.
The only positive proof any part is functioning correctly, is to carefully remove the part or parts you suspect to be the potential problems and have the local appliance parts store person test it or check it. Appliance parts dealers carry replacement parts for all appliances and are listed in the phone book under appliances.
If you need further assistance, use the REPLY button. By doing so, the additional information you add or questions you may have, will remain within this posting. Using this method also moves the topic back up to the top of the list automatically.
Check the prior posted questions, within this forum, pertaining to dryers that fail to run, for additional information.
DRYER SERVICE TIP:
It's always adviseable to clean the entire exhaust venting system every 2 years and or during any dryer maintenance and or repairs.
TCB4U2B2B Company Enterprises
Energy Conservation Consultant & Natural Gas Appliance Diagnostics Technician.